Markus Lupfer SS18: Overstated glamour

In hues of blues, greens, oranges, pinks, and blacks formed into prints of flowers and jungle themes that graced the surfaces of jumpers, dresses, skirts and shirts, Markus Lupfer created a glamour that was overstated, in-your-face and a feast for the eyes. Attention to detail was intrinsic to many of the garments, so much so that there was practically not a blank space in sight, creating a whole new meaning for the term ‘attention grabbing’, perfectly illustrated by an outfit consisting of a jungle print dress, with a floral knitted tank top overlay and silk skirt overlay; that drew the eye in a number of directions. Tactility was a prominent factor within the collection, where lace overlays created numerous layers, infusing dimension and texture into a garment, and floral appliques appeared to jump out from their sheer counterpart.

Much of the glamour materialised from the accessories. The sunglasses were a strikingly familiar re-appropriation of the traditional oversized round sunglasses, an icon of haute couture; bracelets and heel straps were weighed down with bedazzled attachments comprising of birds of paradise and butterflies, and headwraps bought the ensembles up to a new level of luxe.

Markus Lupfer SS18 emphasised the impact that details can have on the beauty of an outfit, and illustrated that accessories can function as much more than a mere accompaniment, but a central focus that enhances the glamour of an outfit.

KTZ SS18: an interaction between polished outlines and raw surfaces

In streams of khaki greens, blacks and whites, KTZ SS18 proposed a collection inherent with creativity that blended the punk, biker, and military aesthetic into a conflation of visual and tactile means.

Emporio Armani SS18: Pastel hued elegance meets contemporaneity

In a pastel laden colour palette, Emporio Armani SS18 exhibited a number of classic garments that exuded elegance, intertwined with a sense of fun and contemporaneity that rendered the outfits with a number of focal points.